What efforts cactus growers make to see the cherished buds on their favorite plant. It is impossible to deceive nature, and all attempts to force a cactus to bloom in the wrong time will end in its death. For a cactus to bloom, it only needs proper care and a little patience.
Instructions
Step 1
Consider the age of the plant. Most cacti begin to bloom no earlier than 3-5 years. This time period varies greatly not only between representatives of different genera, but among specific representatives of each genus. Some specimens bloom only when they reach 10 years old, and columnar and spherical desert cacti are even in their second ten.
Step 2
Provide a supportive environment. Think about how well you care for the cactus. Make sure to repot the plant regularly. Fresh soil and the necessary watering are indispensable conditions for the health of a cactus and its flowering. On the other hand, excessive care and "overfeeding" with organic fertilizers or a mixture of mineral salts only slow down development. In the period of readiness for flowering, the cactus should be fertilized only with a solution of potassium phosphate. If he has already picked up the buds, leave nature to do its work on its own.
Step 3
Provide fresh air for the cactus. Place it in the summer by an open window. If possible, leave the plant outdoors day and night. The evening temperature drop has a beneficial effect on him. The more fresh air a cactus receives, the less it will be susceptible to disease and the sooner it will bloom.
Step 4
Move the cactus pot as little as possible. Plants don't like change, so try to water the cactus without moving it. With a change in the position of the pot, the side facing the sun also changes, which adversely affects growth. If you still need to move the plant, make a small mark on the pot and focus on it, placing the cactus on the windowsill again with the same side to the sun as before.
Step 5
Place the cactus in a cool, dry place for the winter. Wintering is the most important stage in the annual growth cycle of a cactus, when the plant "rests" after the summer growing season and gains strength before the next season. This period is characterized by a state of absolute dormancy: the cactus does not bloom or grow. If wintering is successful, very soon the plant will delight you with fresh buds without any additional effort on your part.
